Paris Fashions Feature Long Three Quarter Coats
Idalia de Villiers notes Paris approves long three quarter coats styled after Louis XV garments. The figure hugging designs with large pockets and turned back cuffs suit slender figures, while short stout women should avoid them. Sleeves, blouses, and riding habits accompany the new dressline for winter wear.
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Orly
Paris
Idalia de Villiers
Planches
Trouville
Iriah
Loui XVII
Louis
Paristennes
Purse Safety Device Demonstrated in Sketch
A described device sewn to a handbag or purse uses a loop of cord on each side with a wood end and ring to secure the wrist. The mechanism prevents snatching or loss by locking the loop around the wrist, keeping the purse safe from theft.
Plaid Petticoats for Workaday Women
Attractive moغالl plaid petticoats described for women bound at home and work. The Septen plaid fabric offers somber tones with a thread of yellow to brighten. Sets of plaid skirts are being paired with fall and winter salin outfits, some stitched to match the season.
Beads Showcases Delicate Pinkah and Jade Hues
A brief note on beaded accessories highlighting feminine craft and a range of colors. Describes translucent rose, yellow amber, coral red, mauve, lavender, jade, and pinkish white tones as appealing choices for buyers.
Novelties to Be the Feature of Season
Novelty dress and toilet accessories captivate shoppers for the season. Corsets showcase wide gathered ribbons with embroidered daisies and lace edging, while garters feature decorative silks and smocking. Tailored collars appear severe with hand embroidered motifs, and lace bowknots offer practical neckwear finishing touches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crownipa
Infante
Nevelti
Fair Sey
Styles for the babies sweaters and frocks in season
The article describes baby garments including adult style sweaters with simple stitches in white and colored borders aimed at late winter wear. Some feature yolklike necks with gathered edges while others are head over, no fastenings. Indoor frocks use eyelet embroidery trimmed with satin. wide ribbons and bows decorate the front and back, with matching ribbon belts and four loop bows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geek
Home Desk for Busy Housemother on a Budget
A compact home desk idea for a busy housemother includes a metal frame with a top surface for large account books and a back shelf or two side shelves. It suggests movable back supports, dark green or dull brick paint, and optional accessories like a blotter, stamp box, and card tray to create a practical, low cost workstation.
Day of Triumph Postponed and Women in Public Life
A fragmented feature notes postponement of a triumph day and humorous exchanges with Dudekins. It highlights women of national celebrity competing in domestic achievements, Mrs Pallander Koox sending butter to Mrs Roosevelt, and Mrs Donaparte sharing mangoes. It mentions a shift toward American-style uniforms and accoutrements in Russian planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallander
Koox
Roosevelt
Valley Forge Farm
Episcopal Home
Washington
Stet Donaparte
Secretary of the Navy
St. Petersboro
Grape Nuts Contest Puts Words Before Public at Hattie Creek
The Postum Cereal Co ran a 1906 contest in Hattie Creek Michigan offering gold prizes and cash for forming the most words from the letters Ysl O Grape Nuts. Thousands entered, lists were scrutinized by young ladies from high schools and colleges, and winnings went to J D Reese of Denver and A K Fraser of Lincoln. A full list of 331 winners was promised to contestants upon request.
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Postim Cereal Co
Hattie Creek
Mich
United States
Delicacies and desserts from a kitchen table
A vintage table of recipes detailing popover desserts with milk eggs and flour, raisin doughnuts with cream sauce, cheese souffle with Parmesan, hot water sponge cake, chicken gumbo with okra and oysters, crab apple preserve, and a fish sauce. The instructions specify mixing steps, proportions, and baking or simmering methods for each dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seogar
Introductions At Homes And Parties In Society Etiquette
The passage discusses hostess duties in introductions at gatherings. At at home events with many guests introductions between guests are often omitted unless few attend. In large parties the number limits introductions to a few principal people. At small luncheons all guests are introduced to one another on arrival.
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Husters
Potato Ribbons Fried to Golden Brown
Rinse peel weigh and slice potatoes into long ribbon like pieces. Fry in two pans until bluish smoke appears, then finish in second pan until just golden brown. Drain on paper, salt, and serve on a hot dish.
Cause of Rust on Clothes and Prussian Blue Test
Rust spots on fabrics often come from Prussian blue in Prussian glue used in laundry prep. The dye is iron based and departs in alkaline conditions. Test by boiling a tie in soap solution or caustic potash. iron separation indicates Prussian blue and requires thorough soap rinsing to remove all alkali and dye.
Copper Mine Stories and Afghan Factory News
A farmer cites superstition about copper deposits after a mention of a copper vein believed to run through a field. Meanwhile Afghanistan moves to install electrical machinery in a new town 30 miles north of Caval, with arms factories possibly relocating there and new manufacturing planned. Snakes roasted and eaten in Australia are praised for delicacy, with travelers noting the aroma from roasting reptiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imine
Indore
Sumner
Agkin
Black Elouda
Afghanistan
Ameor
Caval
Australa
Williams Pink Pills Promise Revival From Debility
A Pittsburgh woman credits Dr William Williams Pink Pills with restoring health after a grip left her weak and nervous. She reports rapid improvement, says the medicine builds red blood and soothes nerves, and notes cures for conditions like palsy and St Vitus dance. Pills sold by druggists or by mail from the De Wili has Medicine Co. Solenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Tarve
Pilla
Erryone
Willusuy
Morriem
de. Wile Has Medicine Co
Solenectady
N.Y
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Dudekins
Dude Kins
Abe
Ita
Dudekina
Mr. Dudekins
Dodds Caney Ea, Baeey
Carters
Tetal
Real
Ely Brothera
Warren Street
New York
Publicits
East Hemt
Brest
Naedes Noahs Tally
Portier Partirasa
Regi GiLett Leaks Co
Laked Bt
Chicago
Wichita
W. L. Douglas
W.L Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W.L. Douglas
W. Vougtes
Depte
Ady
Sloans Liniment
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
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